A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 4398520 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4400567 epoch_slot_no: 15767 block_no: 4398343 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3275 time: 2020-07-08 13:20:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x10b722051af1f6e4968e7731c6627fe2ca6b8244fcad9c28615821022ad677d7Block Operator
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